10/14/2009

Papertrey Ink October Guest Star Stamper Challenge

I am back with my Papertrey Ink October Guest Star Stamper submissions. The first one is a christmas card using a non-traditional colour combo: Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz and Spring Moss. The tree and sentiment are from the set called "Tree Trimming Trio" (try to say that three times!) I wasn`t sure if it is "clean and simple" enough to be submitted for this category!


The second card is my entry for the category "Best use of previous set". The idea of a delicate flower using the "In Bloom" set was in my head for some time, but I wasn`t sure how to realize my idea in a satisfying way. Here is what I made out of it finally:

My original idea was to create an ice-flower, so I ended up using cold colours: Aqua Mist, Spring Rain, Ocean Tides. The flower is stamped onto Vellum, the frame is from my new favourite set "Vintage Labels". The sentiment is a bit shiny because I used some Perfect Pearls on it, but it`s not showing on the photo.

Thank you for stopping by and have a fabulous Wednesday!!

Hugs,
Vanessa

27 comments:

Kelley Eubanks said...

Oh my word!! Both are gorgeous but the In Bloom one is so clever and just wow!! Good luck with both!! :)

Pajalu said...

These cards are stunning Vanessa! I love them both. You have done some amazing work on these cards.

NinaB said...

Wow, Vanessa, these are simply gorgeous. I love the second card especially.

Tina Spohn said...

Meine Güte, Vanessa, wie machst Du das nur immer? Die Karte mit dem Weihnachtsbaum ist schon toll, aber die zweite Karte haut mich um. Was für eine wundervolle Kreation. :D

LG, Tina

Dee2 said...

Both beautiful :)

Vicki said...

Woo hoo Vanessa these are just fabulous, particularly like what you have done with the in bloom flower it's amazing!!

Big hugs
Vicki x

donna mikasa said...

Hi Vanessa! Trying to play "catch up" with friends' blogs! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cards! You are awesome!

Anke said...

Liebe Vanessa, mal wieder zwei wunderschöne und sehr interessante Karte, die man sich immer wieder anschauen muss, wunderbar gemacht.

LG
Anke

~amy~ said...

wow...super gorgeous...both of them!

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful cards once again Vanessa, you certainly have style!

Aimes said...

Wow...what super entries! I love both of them! Very stylish!
Hugs,
Aimes
x

Sue McRae said...

Beautiful cards Vanessa and congrats on your winning card at Moxie Fab World!

Sanne said...

Two VERY beautiful cards Vanessa. LOVE your ice flower!

Nicky Hsu said...

Wow, these are so beautiful. I love your design. Great job.

CinnamonSally said...

Hi Vanessa , Love both of your cards but the pink one is definately my favourite, just gorgeous.
Sallyx

Tiffany Ervin said...

Lovely cards Vanessa, the 2nd one really has that romantic feel with the parted flower...so pretty!

Traveling Mama said...

These are both absolutely gorgeous! The second one is so soothing and calm. Love it! Good luck!!

Craft u Crazy said...

Hi, I see some of my followers also follow you so I popped to have a look.... WOW your cards are fantastic.I love your work.

I'm from South Africa, I would love you to pop over and see my work.. I have become a follower of your blog now and hope that if you like my work you will follow me to..

Hugs
Adele

Anonymous said...

Also erstmal tausend tausend Dank für diese wundervolle Post!! Die Herzen sind total süß und ich kanns kaum erwarten sie einzusetzen! Deine Karte muss ich (wenn mal wieder Sonne ist) noch schön fotografieren und dann wird sie natürlich gepostet :) Ich kann dir also gar nicht genug danken, aber vielleicht gibts ja bald im Gegenzug auch eine kleine Überraschung für dich ;) Und jetzt zu deiner zweiten Karte: die ist wunderwunderschön! Nicholes Farben, wa ;) Also viel Glück, ich bin mir sicher, du gewinnst!!
Liebe Grüße aus Heidelberg!

Alice said...

gorgeous cards Vanessa! love the simple design of the tree card! and the flower is a genius idea! so beautiful and elegant!! love them both!!

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous! Love the color combinations on both of them. The pink is just divine!

Anita Rex said...

Vanessa that flower card is just stunning! Love the velum and the colors you chose! Also love your tree card! :>

Jane said...

Brilliant!!!

Dotty Jo said...

These are both fabulous Vanessa, and I love the way you constructed that delicate little flower! Jo x

{PurpleD} said...

Wow, Vanessa, the second card took my breath away, so beautiful!

I know what you mean with "clean and simple" enough :-) I think your qualifies! :-) Good luck! :-)

Jessica said...

I love these Vanessa! You do such pretty cards! ;)

Stamping Cafe said...

Gorgeous cards, Vanessa!! You are totally awesome, love everything you do!